Diethylene glycol is used in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, and plasticizers.  It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds. DEG is also a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, and glue. It is also a component in brake fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog and haze solutions, and heating/cooking fuel. Diethylene glycol is also used in gas conditioning and in the permanent antifreeze formulations.

Particulars

Molecular Formula

C2H6O2 or CH2OHCH2OH

Other names

Di(Hydroxyethyl)ether, Diglycol, 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol

Physical state

Liquid

Color

Colorless

Solubility in water

Soluble

Molar mass

106.12 g/mol

Density

1.12 g/cm3

Boiling Point

4730F/245.80C

Melting Point

140F/ -10.40C

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